The Kentish Hotel

Hotel★★★3-star★ 3.9 (736 reviews)

Opened: 1853

About

The Kentish Hotel is a hotel in Waiuku. It sits close to Waiuku Museum and Waterslide, about 0.4 km from Victoria Avenue. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 3.9/5 across 736 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight There is a casino inside and the view from the Hotel is stunning!.

Notable stay

The Kentish Hotel is a pub in Waiuku, New Zealand that lays claim to the longest continuous liquor licence in the country. The Kentish Hotel has stood the test of time as being one of the most famous established watering holes in the Franklin area since it was first granted its licence to sell liquor in 1853. (via Wikipedia)

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What guests mention

There is a casino inside and the view from the Hotel is stunning!

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

BarRestaurant

Location

What's nearby

Waiuku Museum0.2 km
Waterslide1.7 km
Steel Mill Lookout4.2 km
Glenbrook Vintage Railway6.7 km
Karioitahi Beach8.7 km
Work9.1 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 8 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 3 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Glenbrook Airfield — 10.2 km
Nearest station: Victoria Avenue — 0.4 km
Nearest beach: Karioitahi Beach — 8.7 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: NZD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Kentish Hotel?

From The Kentish Hotel, the nearest station, Victoria Avenue, is about 0.4 km away; Glenbrook Airfield is around 10.2 km away (straight-line distances).